Flying from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) leaving from here.
Prague is ten hours behind Melbourne. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to PRG. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to PRG even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to PRG flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport make it to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near PRG and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own pace with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and see more of Prague and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Central Prague is about 8 miles from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is £373. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £836. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to PRG. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to PRG.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Prague. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Melbourne to PRG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Prague, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Prague
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Prague:
Your Prague visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Czechia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kms (120 miles) south-east of Prague, a visit to Brno will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Tugendhat Villa, Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus).
Ostrava is another essential stop in Czechia and is around 290 kms (180 miles) east of Prague. No trip is complete without visiting Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park.
